A new client has been admitted to the care area. How soon should the nurse plan to complete a physical assessment on this patient?
1. 1 hour
2. 12 hours
3. 48 hours
4. 24 hours
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: The Joint Commission requires that each client have an initial assessment consisting of a history and physical performed and documented within a specific time period, but not 1 hour.
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